Product Description
Type Vintage fountain pen
Product Name Sheaffer Cadet 23 (the regular Cadet had a steel nib and silver colored trim, the Cadet 23 had a 14k nib and gold trim.)
Manufacturer and Year Sheaffer, Canada -- 1961-2
Length 5-1/4"
Filling System The pen has "Tip-Dip" filling system, which is a lot like a touchdown system, and we'll include instructions on its use. It has been restored and is working well.
Color Solid moss green cap and barrel with a 1/8" cap band. The trim is gold plated.
Nib MEDIUM 14k #33 nib is semi flexible. See writing sample below.
Condition Excellent condition with no cracks, dents, or dings. This is a nice-sized, classic pen, in a desireable color. The cap and barrel have light scratching. The cap band has moderate scratching -- many small micro-scratches. The clip has a spot of plating wear on the lower edge. The imprints are clear.